Jalisa Eady Definitions Mr. Gabbard Pd

Application A computer program with an interface, enabling people to use the computer as a tool to accomplish a specific task. Word processing, spreadsheet, and communications software are all examples of applications. Synonym: program Antonym: file

Bit A single, basic unit of information, used in connection with computers and information theory. I have a bit on my technology computer. Synonym: Letter Antonym: Word

Byte A group of bits, usually eight, processed as a single unit of data. A byte has 8 units of data. Synonym: Alphabet Antonym: Numbers

Backup a copy or duplicate version, especially of a file, program, or entire computer system, retained for use in the event that the original is in some way rendered unusable. The backup on my computer broke and I had to replace it. Synonym: Copy Antonym: Shred

Data A single piece of information, as a fact, statistic, or code; an item of data Data are entered by terminal for immediate processing by the computer. Synonym: Information Antonym: No Information

Memory Random access memory or read-only memory, but in the general sense it can be any device that can hold data in machine readable format. The memory on my computer is very weak. Synonym: Don’t Forget Antonym: Forgetting

Server Computer or software that performs administration or coordination functions within a network. The server in my computer is very fast acting. Synonym: Principal Antonym: Students

Database One or more large structured sets of persistent data, usually associated with software to update and query the data. A simple database might be a single file containing many records. Synonym: Filing Cabinet Antonym: Folder

Keyboard A set of keys, usually arranged in tiers, for operating a typewriter, typesetting machine, computer terminal, or the like.keys I don’t know how too type without looking at the keyboard. Synonym: Phone Pad Antonym: Mouse

Website Any computer on the internet running a world web server process. I use websites everyday too look at different things. Synonym: Wikispaces Antonym: Program

Upload To transfer (software, data, character sets, etc.) from a smaller to a larger computer. I uploaded all my pictures to my computer. Synonym: Transfer Antonym: Download

Hard Drive A disk drive containing a hard disk. I use hard drives to save all my information on the computer. Synonyn: Storage Antonym: Software

Menu A list from which the user may select an operation to be performed. I see a lot of menu’s when I go out to eat. Synonym: Tool bar Antonym: Icon

Crash 1. A sudden, usually drastic failure. When I pulled up my desktop my computer crashed. Synonym: Failure Antonym: Accomplish